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Average Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Inch Up to 5.81%

One year ago, the average 30-year rate was 3.02%. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - June 23, 2022, 11:27am

Average US Mortgage Rates Jump by Most in 35 Years

As rates rise, mortgage applications have fallen 15% from last year and refinancings have decreased more than 70%. read more >

by Associated Press - June 16, 2022, 10:30am

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Mortgage Rates Jump Again, Buyers Head to the Sideline

Mortgage demand has fallen to the lowest level in 22 years. read more >

by Associated Press - June 9, 2022, 12:45pm

Real Estate

Average Long-Term Mortgage Rates Fall; 30-Year Loan at 5.1%

Economic uncertainty and weakened homebuyer demand continue to loom over mortgage rates. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - May 26, 2022, 3:15pm

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Average Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Edge Down to 5.25%

The average rate stood at 3% a year ago. read more >

by Associated Press - May 19, 2022, 10:57am

Real Estate

Home Sales Tumble Again as Mortgage Rates Surge

After climbing to a 6.49 million annual rate in January, sales have fallen to the slowest pace since June 2020. read more >

by Associated Press - May 19, 2022, 10:53am

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

US Mortgage Rates Rise; 30-Year at 5.27%, Highest Since 2009

The average rate stood at 2.96% a year ago. read more >

by Associated Press - May 6, 2022, 1:22pm

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Edge Down This Week to 5.1%

It's the first decline in two months. read more >

by Associated Press - April 28, 2022, 3:35pm

Construction / Real Estate

Homebuyers Stymied by Fewer Homes, High Prices, Rising Rates

The U.S. market has grown increasingly frenzied and out-of-reach, especially for first-time buyers. read more >

by Associated Press - April 13, 2022, 4:56pm

Real Estate

Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Edge Up to 4.72%

The average rate has jumped 1.5% in the past three months, the fastest three-month rise since May of 1994. read more >

by Associated Press - April 11, 2022, 2:40pm

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Long-Term Mortgage Rates Rise Again; 30-year Breaches 4.5%

Rates are expected to continue climbing. read more >

by Associated Press - March 31, 2022, 1:04pm

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Up to 4.42%, Highest Since 2019

The increase comes after the Federal Reserve last week increased the key rate by more than a quarter point. read more >

by Associated Press - March 24, 2022, 10:41am

Business Services / Real Estate

Biden Admin to Release Plan to Stop Bias in Home Appraisals

The plan contains 21 steps to improve oversight and accountability. read more >

by Associated Press - March 23, 2022, 10:17am

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Hit 3.92%, Highest Since 2019

As rates and house prices rise, affordability has become a substantial hurdle for potential homebuyers. read more >

by Associated Press - February 17, 2022, 1:58pm

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Hold This Week at 3.55%

Though they remain historically low, home loan rates have been rising. read more >

by Associated Press - January 27, 2022, 12:29pm

Real Estate

US New Home Sales Jump in December as Prices Fall

Buyers snapped up cheaper homes in anticipation of higher interest rates. read more >

by Associated Press - January 26, 2022, 12:02pm

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

US Average Long-Term Mortgage Rates Jump; 30-Year Now 3.45%

It's the highest level since March 2020, the beginning of the pandemic in the U.S. read more >

by Associated Press - January 13, 2022, 1:18pm

A home sale sign in a residential area. Home prices soared in the U.S. in July 2021.

Construction / Real Estate

New Home Sales Jump 12.4% in November, Highest in 7 Months

Demand has surged this year as many Americans cooped up by the pandemic seek out larger homes. read more >

by Associated Press - December 23, 2021, 1:18pm

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Average US Long-Term Mortgage Rates Hold Firm Another Week

Many economists expect U.S. interest rates to rise in coming months. read more >

by Associated Press - December 9, 2021, 10:07am

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Existing Home Sales Surge as Interest Rates Point Higher

Economists expect mortgage rates to rise up to 4% next year as the Federal Reserve takes action to control rising inflation. read more >

by Associated Press - October 21, 2021, 11:19am

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Average Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Inch Up to 5.81%

Average US Mortgage Rates Jump by Most in 35 Years

Mortgage Rates Jump Again, Buyers Head to the Sideline

Average Long-Term Mortgage Rates Fall; 30-Year Loan at 5.1%

Average Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Edge Down to 5.25%

Home Sales Tumble Again as Mortgage Rates Surge

US Mortgage Rates Rise; 30-Year at 5.27%, Highest Since 2009

Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Edge Down This Week to 5.1%

Homebuyers Stymied by Fewer Homes, High Prices, Rising Rates

Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Edge Up to 4.72%

Long-Term Mortgage Rates Rise Again; 30-year Breaches 4.5%

Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Up to 4.42%, Highest Since 2019

Biden Admin to Release Plan to Stop Bias in Home Appraisals

Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Hit 3.92%, Highest Since 2019

Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Hold This Week at 3.55%

US New Home Sales Jump in December as Prices Fall

US Average Long-Term Mortgage Rates Jump; 30-Year Now 3.45%

New Home Sales Jump 12.4% in November, Highest in 7 Months

Average US Long-Term Mortgage Rates Hold Firm Another Week

Existing Home Sales Surge as Interest Rates Point Higher

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